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YMCA of Greater New York Counselor (Staten Island - Counseling Service YMCA) in New York, New York
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.The Staten Island - Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Counselor who will be responsible for providing care to a designated caseload, including provision of direct individual, group and family sessions, coordination of specialized program services, and management of the caseload.Key Responsibilities:-Facilitate sessions including, but not limited to, outreach/engagement activities, group, individual, family, crisis intervention, case management and referrals.-Conduct screenings and assessments and determine the appropriate level of care, treatment planning, and discharge planning.-Participate in diagnostic and treatment plan development in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor. -Coordinate the care and case management for the designated caseload: completing ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals working with the caseload.-Participate in team meetings, individual/group supervision, community coalition meetings, and identified training opportunities.-Fiscal Management: attendance management, census administration, retention of cases, family support, fee collection, and outreach presentations.-Conduct urine toxicology screens.-Maintain superior Quality Assurance and program Quality, contract and regulation compliance, and fulfillment of clinical standards and best practices.-Timely and comprehensively complete all related documentation.-Will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when requested/approved in the absence of the on-site supervisors. -Serve as the Task Supervisor to interns/volunteers when appropriate.-Will serve as the alternate Clinician for clients in the absence of colleagues.-Other duties as assigned.Desired Skills & Experience:-CASAC-T, CASAC Provisional, CASAC (any level). MHC, MSW, MFT, MHC-LP, MSW-LP, MFT-LP, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW preferred.-Minimum of two (2) years of substance use treatment experience.-Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder counseling and the Criminal Justice & Child Welfare Systems.-Knowledge of motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.-Knowledge of mental health, CBT, and other evidence-based treatment modalities preferred.-Bilingual preferred.Benefits:The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.How to Apply:If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
Minimum Salary: 26.00 Maximum Salary: 31.00 Salary Unit: Hourly